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Core idea

What is the main idea behind SQL Server SOUNDEX() Function?

Lesson checks

Short Mimo-style checks built from this lesson's code, terms, and sequence.

1Quick choice

Which statement best captures the main point of this lesson?

2Fill blank

Complete the missing token from the example code.

___ SOUNDEX('Juice'), SOUNDEX('Jucy');

3Order

Put the learning moves in the order that makes the concept easiest to apply.

The SOUNDEX() function returns a four-character code to evaluate the similarity of two expressions.

Definition and Usage

SQL Server SOUNDEX() Function

Example

SELECT SOUNDEX('Juice'), SOUNDEX('Jucy');

The SOUNDEX() function returns a four-character code to evaluate the similarity of two expressions.

Note

The SOUNDEX() converts the string to a four-character code based on how the string sounds when spoken.

Tip

Also look at the DIFFERENCE() function.

Syntax

SOUNDEX(
expression
)

Parameter	Description
expression	Required. The expression to evaluate. Can be a constant, variable, or column

Works in:	SQL Server (starting with 2008), Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Data Warehouse, Parallel Data Warehouse